Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'
Overview
The Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple is one of nature's most beautiful trees. Its intricate, delicate leaves have deep lobes and unique lobing patterns- each one showing its own distinct character. Its light silvery-green foliage turns a golden yellow in fall. The Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple produces long, elegant branches with large, full flowers that shimmer in the moonlight. In spring, the foliage emerges in a brilliant array of soft pinks, whites, and yellows. This eye-catching display gives this tree its name- Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple. Combined with beautiful bark that takes on an attractive whitish hue, this tree is sure to be a stunning addition to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
The Cutleaf Full Moon Maple should be watered regularly throughout the growing season, typically when the top inch of soil becomes dry. Generally, this tree requires about an inch to 2 inches of water per week. It is best to water deeply, meaning slowly and for an extended period of time in order for the water to penetrate into the top 12 inches of soil.
Light
The Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple (Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium') generally needs full to partial sunlight. It prefers to have morning sun and afternoon shade in areas with hot climates. During the growing season, this plant needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. In winter, the amount of light will need to be reduced to solely indirect or diffused light.
Soil
Humus rich, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6–6.
Pruning
Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple is a fairly low maintenance plant, and should be pruned in early spring, just as the new growth begins. Pruning should be done lightly, removing only dead or damaged branches, or branches that cross or are too close together. Cutleaf Fullmoon Maple can also be lightly groomed in the summer to maintain a pleasing shape. Do not remove more than 25% of the foliage in any 1 season. Regular pruning will encourage more vigorous and healthy growth for this species of Maple.
Propagation
Cutting, Grafting Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Aphids, adelgids, Canker, sap rot, Caterpillar, cutworm, Fungal leaf spot, Galls, Heart rot, Mites, Root rot, Scale insects, Wilt.
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